Tomorrow, Saturday 6 June, marks the official launch of the 9th Edition of the Cinema Damàre Castiglioncello Film Festival.
Nine editions since we decided to bring cinema by the sea for everyone. Nine summers packed with immense emotions under the stars - evenings that seem to have flown by, as fast as the wind.

Indeed, because speed and the passage of time are exactly what this season's opening film is all about. A movie celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, which fundamentally changed how contemporary Italian cinema was perceived upon its release.

A decade after its debut, Veloce come il vento (Italian Race) remains the definitive manifesto for the rebirth of Italian genre cinema. Matteo Rovere masterfully fused a spectacular, analogue motorsport action film - shot entirely on location in the Motor Valley without relying on digital effects - with a visceral family drama.

Audiences were completely spellbound, captivated by the breakthrough of Matilda De Angelis and the shocking, David di Donatello-winning performance by Stefano Accorsi.

Today, Giulia and Loris’s tale of redemption, inspired by the true story of Carlo Capone, is a cult classic that proved a crucial industry truth: Italy can dare and triumph far beyond the realm of comedy, perfectly blending heart, craftsmanship, and pure adrenaline.

We look forward to seeing you at Bagni Etruria for the unmissable premiere of Cinema Damàre 2026.

9:00 PM
PANEL // Film Tourism 10 Years On from Veloce Come il Vento (Italian Race) with:

• Giuseppe Grossi
• Giacomo Giaquinto
• Niky Argento

10:00 PM 
SCREENING // Veloce come il vento (Italian Race), directed by Matteo Rovere (2016)